The rumblings coming out of the Geno Smith trade look to indeed have produced a deal. Sam Darnold is anticipated to move to Seattle because the team’s first outside QB1 addition since Russell Wilson 13 years ago.
Darnold and the Seahawks are finalizing a deal price nearly $100MM, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. Darnold had been linked to a Baker Mayfield-level contract, and it appears the 2024 Vikings Pro Bowler will decide on that tier after a breakthrough season.
A weekend report pegged the Vikings as being out on Darnold, and Minnesota now must shift to a different veteran option. The Vikings passed on a $40.2MM franchise tag for the resurgent passer but expressed interest in a re-signing at a lower rate. That at all times ran the danger of a separation, because the open market opened the door for more suitors to talk with the seven-year veteran. Darnold will replace Smith as Seattle’s starter.
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